Masterclass
“Inspired interrogation of 'the great male artist'”
Speaking truth to power has never been so much fun: Masterclass is a hilarious performance putting gender and privilege under the spotlight.
Following an award-winning international tour, globally renowned Irish theatre company Brokentalkers and acclaimed New York-based artist Adrienne Truscott bring their subversive, savage wit to this long-awaited London premiere.
Masterclass parodies the ‘great male artist’ to within an inch of his life in order to uncover some difficult truths about power and patriarchy, with Truscott appearing as a laughably macho Hemingway-esque playwright giving a masterclass in condescension.
It’s fun; it’s familiar; there are wigs. But something more is at play.
Masterclass won The Scotsman’s Fringe First Award in 2022.
Masterclass is kindly supported by Culture Ireland, with additional funding from the Arts Council of Ireland. Masterclass is a co-production with Dublin Fringe Festival, Project Arts Centre and Mermaid Arts Centre.
Credits
Feidlim Cannon, Gary Keegan and Adrienne Truscott writers
Rachel Bergin creative producer
Eddie Kay movement director
Sarah Foley costume design
Dara Hoban lighting design
Ellen Kirk set design
Jennifer O’Malley sound design
“powerful and mesmerising”
“A stunning dissection of patriarchy, privilege and performance”
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The event on Fri 10 May is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).
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A post-show talk takes place on Friday 10 May.
Contains strong language and themes of an adult nature.
Dates & times
Thu 9 – Fri 10 May, 7.45pm
Sat 11 May, 3pm & 7.45pm
Sun 12 May, 3pm
Price
- Standard entryFrom £20*
- Concessions25%**
* Excludes £3.50 booking fee.
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Venue
Purcell Room
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An accessible toilet is located in the foyer.
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Please bear with us while we update our access map to reflect the refurbishment of the Royal Festival Hall’s Level 2 foyer spaces. The step-free routes remain the same.